instrument panel YAMAHA YZF-R125 2014 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION.................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS...................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Rider seat ..................................... 3-18
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-19FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel ...................... 6-8
Checking the spark plug ............... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-11
Coolant.......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-16
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance ............................. 6-17Tires .............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 6-22
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack........................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-31U5D7E5E0.book Page 1 Thursday, August 21, 2014 9:30 AM